How to Set Up a Horseshoe Court

Set up your own horseshoe court

Enjoy a beautiful day outside by playing the classic game of horseshoe. It's a fun game for the whole family to participate in. Make your horseshoe pitching a success with these guidelines adapted from the official rules of the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association of America.

Things You'll Need

• Horseshoe Stakes
• Measuring Tapes
• Clay
• Sawdust
• Horseshoes
• Sand
• Shovels

Instructions

1. Find a flat, level, rectangular surface 6 feet wide and at least 46 feet long.

2. Mark off two spots, 40 feet apart. These will be the locations of the stakes.

3. Dig a rectangular pit around each stake spot; make each pit 43 to 72 inches long, 31 to 36 inches wide and 4 to 8 inches deep.

4. Fill the pit with a filler substance, such as clay, sawdust or sand. When filled, the pit should be level with the rest of the court.

5. Drive the stakes into the centers of their respective pits until they extend 14 or 15 inches above the pit surface.

6. Lean the stakes toward each other, if you wish, but no more than 3 inches.

7. Set up foul lines to be a foot around the pit for each stake.

Tips & Warnings

• Orient outdoor courts north-south to avoid having the sun in your eyes while pitching.